Heart Treat Cups

When Stampin' Up! announced the heart shaped treat cups, I knew I wanted some. But, I didn't purchase the coordinating stamp set that goes with them. Well, what then to do with these treat cups? This is what I came up with. I wanted to put the treat cup on the top of the card and not punch the hole to put it between 2 layers. In order to cover-up the edge of the treat cup, I made some "lace trim".

Here's how:

Take a 12" x 3/4" piece of designer series paper. Punch along one edge using a border edge punch (I used the new Pinking Hearts Border punch), then run it through the crimper. The crimping gives the "lace" the ability to more easily go around the curves of the heart. Then, I used Mini Glue dots to adhere the "lace" around the outside edge of the treat cup. Voila!

The inside of the treat cup has punched hearts inside, but you could just as easily add candy or any other small gift.

In with the NEW!

It's a new year, and so it's time for a post with some NEW stuff!

I made a fairly simple card using Regal Rose, Rose Red and Whisper White card stock, Rose Red Classic ink and a couple pieces from the brand-new Sweet Pea Stitched Felt (#117266 for $7.95 out of the new Occasions Mini--available to order starting tomorrow morning!). The Sweet Pea Stitched Felt comes with 52 pieces total, so you get ALOT to play with! I got them for FREE, by completing the My Digital Studio certification program for Stampin' Up! Demonstrators. Just one of the perks!

You might also notice that I punched along one edge of the Whisper White card stock with a brand-new punch. The Pinking Hearts Border punch (#117649 for $15.95, also out of the new Occasions Mini catalog)!

Oh, and I almost forgot to mention the stamp I used. It's called Whimsical Words and can be yours for FREE with any $50 purchase (before shipping/handling and tax, that is) or by hosting a stamping party with orders of $300 or more, January 5th through March 31st, during Sale-A-Bration!

And, for the first time EVER, you can choose between wood-mount and clear-mount design stamps for Sale-A-Bration.

Contact me to find out how easy it is!